The UK government delivered on its threat to P&O regarding legislative repercussions, which were made in the wake of P&O mass firing. The government introduced the Harbours (Seafarer’s Remuneration) Bill, which they stated was a direct consequence ... continue reading
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Apr Thailand cargo turnover and Russian-Ukrainian War So far, Russian aggression in Ukraine didn’t affect Thailand sea trade and cargo turnover. Containers turnover experienced 10%+ increase in year 2021, while cars exports surged to 1 million, a 22% increase ... continue reading
in General 578Holland America, a subsidiary of the cruise operator Carnival Corporation, has offered one of its cruise vessels, the VOLENDAM, as a temporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam. For three months, the vessel will remain at Merwehaven, a port at ... continue reading
in General 673April 1 (Reuters) – Marine fuel sellers have stopped serving vessels flying the Russian flag at major European hubs including Spain and Malta, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. One source said Russian-flagged ships couldn’t secure ... continue reading
in General 2358The POLA ARIAKE, a Russian-owned state bulker, was released from detainment, ensuing a French court order. The POLA ARIAKE departed from the French coast on March 28th and headed through the Irish sea to Norway. The vessel arrived at the ... continue reading
in General 1787The Egyptian state-owned "Suez Canal Authority," the agency that owns and manages the Suez Canal, has announced a price hike concerning surcharges on transit fees paid by the vessels crossing the canal. This hike will be effective from May 1st ... continue reading
in General 1460The number of Ukrainian refugees is up to 4 million and climbing. Relief organizations and governments are under duress to provide accommodations and food. Carnival Corp has offered one of its cruise vessels, the COSTA MAGICA belonging to its Italian ... continue reading
in General 939The Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen has ordered 3 additional 24,000 TEU container ships at China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipbuilding. The vessels are priced between $160 mn and $190 mn and are expected to be delivered in 2025. Evergreen is ... continue reading
in General 1074The GLOBAL MERCY is not a dream ship in the word's true meaning. People work around the clock, there is blood flowing, and nevertheless big dreams come true on board. The GLOBAL MERCY is a hospital ship and belongs ... continue reading
in General 1445The bunker prices at major bunkering hubs worldwide are reaching new highs. The prices soared beyond the $1000 per ton threshold, setting a new record. These prices are holding beyond $1000 per metric ton in Rotterdam, Singapore, Panama, and Fujairah ... continue reading
in General 1171The European company ZELEROS, based out of Valencia, is setting up a hyperloop prototype of the Sustainable Electric Freight Forwarder (SELF). This is an emission-free container transport system that can be operated in an automated fashion. Hyperloops are the following ... continue reading
in General 1589The promoters and directors of ABG Shipyard, based out of the Gujarat state of India, are accused of loan fraud amounting to 3 billion dollars, the biggest ever in India’s history. The investigation has been opened in response to ... continue reading
in General 1355A length of 127m, three masts with a height of 70m and a price of 500 million euros: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' yacht, codenamed Y721, will be the largest and most expensive luxury vessel ever to leave a Dutch shipyard ... continue reading
in General 1789The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has awarded the contract to construct and operate two hydrogen-powered ferries to the Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Nord. These ferries will operate between Bodo and Lofoten and begin operation from 1st October 2025. This will ... continue reading
in General 703Australian HMAS ADELAIDE carrying relief cargo to Tonga has reported 23 cases of coronavirus on board. Tonga is still reeling from the violent volcanic eruption on January 15. The ship is delivering the cargo in a contactless manner to prevent ... continue reading
in General 1022The European Commission has stopped the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHH) under the EU merger regulation. The decision was made post the failure of HHH to formally submit remedies ... continue reading
in General 1091Denmark’s shipowner’s organization, Danish Shipping, has launched a new strategy to accelerate the global green transition of shipping. The new “Towards Zero” process is for the next three years and will replace the “Ahead of Curve” strategy. Towards ... continue reading
in General 859Some years ago, people called it the "job miracle". Now there is not much left of the glorious future of the three shipyards in East Germany. The shipyards in Wismar, Stralsund, and Rostock initially benefited from the boom in the ... continue reading
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